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flag Armidale's birth rate dropped 9% in 2024, reflecting a broader national fertility decline.

flag Armidale's birth rate fell to 313 babies in 2024, a nearly 9% drop from 2023, with a fertility rate of 1.68, among the lowest in New South Wales. flag The town's population grew by only 898 people over 14 years, reaching 29,646. flag Despite a slight national increase in births, Australia’s overall fertility rate hit a record low of 1.481. flag Experts link Armidale’s trend to its aging population, high numbers of working and educated women, and youth outmigration, as many leave for opportunities and return only if jobs and lifestyle meet expectations.

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